Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar

Travelling between Bukit Mertajam and Alor Setar is possible by Flight, bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 113.66 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 2.59.

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 47 hours to travel between Bukit Mertajam and Alor Setar depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Bukit Mertajam and Alor Setar. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h 42m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 23h to reach Alor Setar.

Travelling between Bukit Mertajam and Alor Setar can be as cheap as USD 2.59 if you opt for a Plusliner bus and as expensive as USD 113.66 if you buy a Firefly flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 1 from Penang to Kedah starting from 09:00 Alor Setar Airport until 22:10 Alor Setar Airport
• 1 from Penang to Kedah starting from 09:00 Alor Setar until 19:00 Alor Setar
• 1 from Penang to Kedah starting from 03:01 Alor Setar until 14:55 Alor Setar

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Penang to Kedah, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 82.85.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Penang and Kedah

Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Penang to Kedah overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Penang and Kedah

Plusliner

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 67% opted for a bus
• 33% took a train